fast and curious

Course of the Week

Leave behind the guilt and the overeating that often comes with the holiday season. Instead, discover how mindful eating and a healthy relationship to food can lead to less stress, increased energy, and wellness.

We make hundreds of food-related decisions every day, often with little thought. The strategies, resources, and mindful eating practices presented in this course will help you navigate each day with ease and happiness.

This course from Teresa Funke, award-winning author and writer’s coach, guides you through the steps to writing your first novel. Get proven tips on outlines, characters, plots, and how to make revisions. You'll even learn how to get your book to publishers.

Whip up some creepy crawlers or add a little punch to your Halloween with these recipes from Todd’s Kitchen. The recipes are fun twists on classics (can you pass the Halloween bark?). There are also healthy, low-sugar options like Jack-O’-Lantern fruit salad.

Last minute “costumes” and playful projects for around the house abound in this course. From how to crochet flower motifs to crafting hearts, you’ll learn new techniques and discover unique patterns.

If you've mastered the basics of crochet, and want to move on to more intermediate, fun crochet projects and patterns, this course is for you!

Follow along to learn how to create crochet pieces that are fun for the whole family, like crochet beards, a darling tutu dress fit for a ballerina or a princess, and an adorable crocheted hooded cowl with cat ears. Plus, discover how to make fashionable projects like a purse handbag and a finger knitted necklace.

In this course, tidying guru Know It All with Arloa shares her step-by-step process of home organization and decluttering, complete with ingenious cleaning and storage tips for each room. She will walk you through how to go through each room of your house and get rid of what you don’t need.

Once you’re done, you can put to use her clever tips of keeping what’s left neat and organized. You’ll even get ideas for selling unwanted clothes and items.

With this course you will have all of the tools you need to ditch the junk drawer and cut your closet down to half of its size.

Escape into a fantasy world of machinery and metallics with five show-stopping steampunk craft projects: an hourglass timer, suncatcher, watch, cell phone charging dock, and a necklace.

Pandora presents complex polymer clay and mixed media crafts in this course and breaks them down so even beginners can achieve stunning results. Learn how to make the perfect piece to finish off your halloween outfit or to put on display.

Join Pandora in her steampunk laboratory to cook up some experiments of your own, incorporating found objects d'art that excite your imagination.

With DIY furniture, easy storage solutions, and inexpensive updates, you can transform your home without breaking the bank. Engineer Your Space with Isabelle LaRue will show you how in her course Interior Design on a Budget.

Learn how to make a banquette, headboard, nightstands, room divider, and more! Plus, get tips for arranging furniture and organizing closets.

Want the confidence to play killer guitar solos and rhythm parts in any genre? Professional musician Chris Casello unlocks the secrets of masterful guitar playing in this course.

He begins by reviewing the fretboard, the CAGED chords, and basic scales before he dives into more advanced techniques like double stops, power cords, and trills. You'll also learn some familiar riffs and licks along the way.

Whether you aspire to play rock, country, or rockabilly tunes, this course is the key to your success.

Learn how to take dress measurements, draft a pattern, cut and sew pattern pieces, make size adjustments, attach a neckband, and more! Whether you're new to dressmaking or a seasoned pro, this stylish dress is a breeze to make and you'll adore the finished product.

From getting your domain name and host to publishing content on your customized site, you’ll have a completed blog by the end of the course. You will even discover how to make money from your beautiful new website.

Vacation photos just sitting on your phone? Learn how to retouch your photos and get them ready to print or share with a few quick tweaks.

Even an amateur photographer can produce professional-quality images with a little help from Photoshop. In this course, Learn with Travis details professional ways to organize and edit photographs.

Learn how to adjust white balance, highlights and shadows, crop and straighten images, and sharpen photographs. Then review advanced features for removing imperfections, brightening eyes, and more. Finally, export your photographs for sharing on the web.

There are a few important things you can do for your road bike to maintain it and keep it in top working order.

Don’t wait for your chain to fly off in the middle of your ride! In this course from cycling expert Cycling 101, start out by learning the main parts of your bike's anatomy, from top to bottom. Then, cover useful topics like adjusting the derailleur, inspecting your bike for wear and tear, cleaning your chain and rear gear cassette, and more. You’ll even learn how to repair a punctured tire tube on the go!

Don’t let the GMAT stand in your way of going back to school! Believe it or not, most math on the test comes down to basic arithmetic.

But that doesn't mean it's as easy as 1-2-3 to get a high score. In this course, Test Prep with Craig shares effective strategies for the GMAT math section. The course includes practice problems and supplementary math prep materials so you can get comfortable before test day.

Handmade rag rugs are a great way to brighten up a room, and they are a great incentive to clean out your closets!

Learn how to weave a rag rug on a Salish loom in about an hour! Lynne Milsom of Fibre Arts BC will guide you through transforming old fabric and rags into a finished rug. She will teach you how to warp the loom, tear or cut fabric strips, and join them together.

Bite into what summer has to offer with these easy, tasty recipes from Linda's Pantry. She will show you how to make everything from a zucchini and tomato tart to roasted chili salsa to grilled pizza in this course.

Treatpouch.com, a dog training school specializing in positive reinforcement and clicker training, will help you discover how your dog learns. Learn how to teach your dog proper discipline through games such as playing dead and tug-of-war.

Transform barn wood, pallets, or even old flooring into stylish and functional end tables.

Follow along with the Green Workbench and discover how to prep, clean, and plane the wood, formalize plans, and build legs. Learn how to join boards, design a cubby top, and make your own DIY stain for finishing.

By the end of this course, you will have the skills you need to transform reclaimed wood into beautiful pieces of furniture.

Treat your skin to luxurious homemade beauty products. Full of safe, chemical free ingredients, these easy-to-make products hold their own against store-bought cosmetics.

Refresh your skin this summer with moisturizing body lotion and face wash made with honey, aloe, and green tea. From fresh, common ingredients to mixing and storing, this course has everything you need to make your own products.

Rachael Pontillo will help you simplify your routine, choose the right ingredients for your complexion, and take care of your skin.

You don’t have to be a Boy Scout to know how to stake a tent, tie knots, or make a camp stove.

Hone your survival skills with this detailed course from Black Owl Outdoors. From navigating with a compass to hanging a bear bag, this 19-lesson course has everything you need to feel comfortable and confident outdoors.

With these outdoor survival tricks and wilderness basics, you can carry less gear and enjoy the freedom of exploring outdoors.